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Eighteen-year-old drowns at Lake Rutledge

T. Michael Stone
Friday, June 12, 2026
An autistic 18-year-old man visiting Lake Rutledge with the Atlanta mentorship group Purpose 2 Inspire was found deceased in the water during the early morning hours of June 11, according to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office.
Representatives of Putnam County Stone encouraged support for its quarry proposal at Saturday’s Dairy Festival in Downtown Eatonton. (Putnam County Stone’s Facebook page)

Representatives of Putnam County Stone encouraged support for its quarry proposal at Saturday’s Dairy Festival in Downtown Eatonton. (Putnam County Stone’s Facebook page)

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Putnam County Stone requests application withdrawal

Ian Tocher
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Wisconsin-based Putnam County Stone has formally requested to withdraw its controversial rezoning application to establish a rock quarry along Dennis Station Road.
Approximately 500 lighted drones are expected to create various patriotic scenes July 3, in the night sky over Eatonton. (From LunaLite on Instagram)

Approximately 500 lighted drones are expected to create various patriotic scenes July 3, in the night sky over Eatonton. (From LunaLite on Instagram)

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Commissioners award contract for Independence Day drone show

Ian Tocher
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Last month, the Putnam County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved hosting a drone show celebrating the United States’ 250th anniversary.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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Plenty to be decided by Tuesday’s runoff

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, June 11, 2026
If you haven’t voted early, you have one more chance to have your voice heard in the June 16 primary runoff.Republican candidates Jason Easley and Terry Lawler emerged as the clear favorites in the race for the District 1 seat on the Greene County Board of Commissioners during the primary election.
L-R: Greene County Food Pantry Chairman Steve Ruzika, Michelle Perry, and Rick Perry took part in organizing item donations during the Tuesday morning event. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Greene County Food Pantry Chairman Steve Ruzika, Michelle Perry, and Rick Perry took part in organizing item donations during the Tuesday morning event. CONTRIBUTED

Feed the Need

Skyla Morris
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Greene County Food Pantry hosted its “Feed the Need” Food Drive on June 9 in collaboration with BankSouth at its Greensboro location. The local nonprofit organization hosted the event for the second year in a row, but for the first time with the financial business.
Pictured is the unidentified man who is accused of attempting to rob the Bank of Madison on Eatonton Road Tuesday morning. CONTRIBUTED

Pictured is the unidentified man who is accused of attempting to rob the Bank of Madison on Eatonton Road Tuesday morning. CONTRIBUTED

Police Investigating attempted robbery at Bank of Madison

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Authorities are investigating an attempted bank robbery that occurred Tuesday morning at the Bank of Madison's Eatonton Road branch.According to Madison Police Department Assistant Chief Colin Campbell, the incident took place around 10:08 a.m.
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MCCS hires new administrators

Skyla Morris
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Morgan County Charter Schools recently announced new hires for assistant principal positions at both the middle and high school levels. The Board of Education approved the hires following its June 1 monthly meeting.
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